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The Libertine
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Libertine in English?
The Libertine: 51.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 25.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 1,678.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 36.5% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 25.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 18.8% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
12.3% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
86.4% A1–A2 vocabulary; 6.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 3.5% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- lord (B1): 44 occurrences in available subtitles.
English meaning: A man with a noble title; also a religious title or an exclamation.
Subtitle example:
But the question will arise in the minds of some lords here present...
- noble (C1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
One that with noble courage does defend a wounded heart.
- speech (B1): 9 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
If you took your seat in the Lords, you could make great speeches
- gent (rare): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Gents
- scene (B1): 7 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Act Two, Scene Two.
Compare with titles in similar genres
- Hamilton: 24.9% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.3 percentage points less than The Libertine).
- Becket: 25.7% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.5 percentage points more than The Libertine).
- Inherit the Wind: 24.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (1.0 percentage points less than The Libertine).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
How we estimate vocabulary difficulty · Evidence generated: